Police investigating McHenry bank robbery at BMO Harris (with video)

McHENRY – The McHenry Police Department is investigating a robbery Friday at the BMO Harris Bank on Richmond Road in McHenry, police said.

Officers confirmed the robbery after responding to a call that came in at 11:36 a.m. for an incident at 1712 N. Richmond Road, according to a police news release.

A white male, described to be about 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-8 with a thin build, apparently entered BMO Harris Bank, approached the teller, and passed a note demanding currency, the release said. He fled eastbound on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Police said no weapon was displayed.

He was last seen wearing a tan/off-white fisherman's style hat with writing on the front, dark-colored pants, a dark blue or green jacket, and dark shoes. He also was carrying a black backpack at the time of the robbery.

The Rockford office of the FBI was notified of the incident and will be assisting in the investigation.

Police are asking for the community's help in identifying the offender. Anyone with information should contact the criminal investigation division of the McHenry Police Department at 815-363-2599. Anonymous tips can be called into the police tip line at 815-363-2124.

- Allison Goodrich